Mog Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 Occam’s Razor. Probably just an arm and everything below the mid-torso swaps. Nothing necessarily wrong with that. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, jenius said: This statement totally disagrees with this picture: Note that the toy on the left is black without the armor on and the toy on the right is white without the armor on. If all we're doing is putting armor on, then how do the knees/elbows/pelvis/abdomen change colors? I think the best case scenario here is that the armor does swap on but the final product looks quite a bit different when wearing armor than this picture shows. Looks like at least the chest armor also seems to include the abdomen black bit too.....don't care enough to examine the rest of it... Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) Seems pretty obvious to me that they photoshopped the armor image to black-out anything that wasn't part of the armor, so you could see what the armor parts actually are. Similarly to how when they have new parts or add-ons for gunpla kits they shade everything that's not new grey sometimes. Edited June 11, 2020 by Sanity is Optional Quote
jenius Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 13 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Seems pretty obvious to me that they photoshopped the armor image to black-out anything that wasn't part of the armor, so you could see what the armor parts actually are. Similarly to how when they have new parts or add-ons for gunpla kits they shade everything that's not new grey sometimes. I would be more inclined to believe this if there wasn't light reflecting off the black bits. Quote
Convectuoso Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 7 hours ago, MKT said: It does look good. Unfortunately there's no proper mecha to pose her with.. Likely get 2 copies so she can pose with herself. Yeah. It's going to be about the same height as the old Bioroid kit Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 6 hours ago, jenius said: I would be more inclined to believe this if there wasn't light reflecting off the black bits. Huh, guess they actually pained a figure black and put the armor on over it. Quote
CoryHolmes Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 *makes grabby hands* Gimme! Gimme! It must be mine!!!! Quote
technoblue Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) Tempted to buy two. With regard to the armour, I'm sticking with my parts forming theory. It makes the most sense given the information that we have. For instance, notice how the upper bicep armour sleeves over Dana's arm. I'm thinking that her torso armor attaches in a similar way--by somehow fitting over the actual figure. It may be one piece that clips on from the front or it may be two pieces which snap together front and back. In any case, the armour has a smooth ab/belly piece that covers over the "flightsuit" detail. That's how I see it, anyway. The painted shots could be photoshopped or not. Won't really be able to confirm unless someone asks or we get it in hand. I'm not really fussed to do anything but wait, although I will say to my eyes the marketing photos KC posted for Rick and Minmay were spot on to the actual release. That gives me hope that these color photos of Dana are accurate too. Edited June 12, 2020 by technoblue Quote
Podtastic Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) This is useful info. I'm down for for Dana, Roy and Max. Also Nova, Bioroid Pilot Zor, Corg, Sera and Bioroid Terminator if they ever do them. And since their doing removable armour not making Zentraedi soldiers will be a damn shame. Edited June 14, 2020 by Podtastic Quote
Podtastic Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 10:26 PM, sh9000 said: I’m ok with how they look. I’m just glad that there are 1/12 TV figures and will support them to get Max and hopefully a Miriya and Zentraedi Soldier. Just messaged them. They are planning to make the alien figs at some point. Lets hope it happens. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, Podtastic said: This is useful info. I'm down for for Dana, Roy and Max. Also Nova, Bioroid Pilot Zor, Corg, Sera and Bioroid Terminator if they ever do them. And since their doing removable armour not making Zentraedi soldiers will be a damn shame. Nonsense.....everyone wants a Dana Sterling over a Zentran Soldier! Quote
Podtastic Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, jvmacross said: Nonsense.....everyone wants a Dana Sterling over a Zentran Soldier! Quote
sh9000 Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 If there was an option between MEP Toys or KC for Zentradi figures then I’d go with KC. Quote
crackpot Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 Why does he look like a bishounen character? Quote
jvmacross Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 OK, I had to look that up.... Nonsense! Everyone knows Roy Focker is a manly man that does manly things like fly drunk into combat, womanize and eat pineapple salad....how dare you suggest otherwise! Quote
Mommar Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, crackpot said: Why does he look like a bishounen character? His torso does seem to be too skinny. And the head is oversized. Quote
crackpot Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, jvmacross said: Nonsense! Everyone knows Roy Focker is a manly man that does manly things like fly drunk into combat, womanize and eat pineapple salad....how dare you suggest otherwise! Exactly but this figure makes him look otherwise. I know these are the best articulated figure for SDFM available at this time but the headsculpts just doesn't seem to capture the faces correctly. Something is off. All the male bodies seem too skinny as well. Edited June 17, 2020 by crackpot Quote
jvmacross Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 2 hours ago, crackpot said: I know these are the best articulated figure for SDFM available at this time but the headsculpts just doesn't seem to capture the faces correctly. Something is off. Maybe you can just leave him with the helmet on? Just curious...did you PO one or will you be purchasing a copy regardless of his current appearance? Quote
crackpot Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 37 minutes ago, jvmacross said: Maybe you can just leave him with the helmet on? Just curious...did you PO one or will you be purchasing a copy regardless of his current appearance? I won't get one. Quote
Convectuoso Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 13 hours ago, crackpot said: I know these are the best articulated figure for SDFM available at this time but the headsculpts just doesn't seem to capture the faces correctly. Something is off. All the male bodies seem too skinny as well. I feel the same. Even though I've been waiting a long time for SDFM figures (not DYRL), the headsculpts are not good enough. That's just a skinny blonde soldier wearing Roy's uniform. Quote
jenius Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 The smallest but loudest contingent of Robotech fans are probably thrilled to finally be getting Southern Cross merchandise while simultaneously fashioning their excuses as to why they won't buy this. "I would get it, but only if it were $29.99!" They will then loudly protest when the next announced release is a Macross character wardrobe change and not Louie Nichols or Bowie Grant. Quote
DewPoint Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 12:52 PM, crackpot said: Why does he look like a bishounen character? I totally think it is because it looks like he is wearing blush. Quote
DewPoint Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, jenius said: The smallest but loudest contingent of Robotech fans are probably thrilled to finally be getting Southern Cross merchandise while simultaneously fashioning their excuses as to why they won't buy this. "I would get it, but only if it were $29.99!" They will then loudly protest when the next announced release is a Macross character wardrobe change and not Louie Nichols or Bowie Grant. They could do it Bandai DX style and just sell the basic character figure for the normal $50-ish and then offer a $20 armor set as a web exclusive! Quote
sh9000 Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 I’ll wait for KC to have it for preorder on their site instead. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 I'll wait for the next Macross character wardrobe change or next new Macross character announcement...assuming, of course, there will be a next one.... Quote
sh9000 Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 I’m hoping it will be Milia after Max. Dana will be up for preorder on KC’s site in about 2 weeks because they are upgrading their site. Quote
derex3592 Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 DAMN! I want it, but I don't know if I want it $80 plus shipping bad... Quote
Roy Focker Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 I need to see more pics of how you use the armor with the figure before jumping in. Quote
CHAVAKAISER Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 Hace 14 horas, Roy Focker dijo: Necesito ver más fotos de cómo usas la armadura con la figura antes de saltar. I think it will be a black body to mount the armor like the Saint Seiya Gemini Knight Quote
Podtastic Posted June 21, 2020 Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) On 6/19/2020 at 12:43 AM, jenius said: when the next announced release is a Macross character wardrobe change. It would actually be great if they released all the character costumes. But if we start getting a run of Min May's wardrobe changes ala Barbie, instead of unreleased characters, then everyone should protest. Edited June 21, 2020 by Podtastic Quote
easnoddy Posted July 4, 2020 Posted July 4, 2020 Not a robotech fan anymore, but I enjoy Southern Cross. I will get this JUST for the Armored version. Don't care about the uniform figure. Quote
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